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Usually, it's a matter such as a groin pull, weather or a positive drug test that causes Las Vegas bookmakers' heads to spin. Now, it's the implications of "Deflategate." By upholding New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's four-game suspension to open the regular season, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has restored some calm to a situation that remains "highly fluid," according to one of Las Vegas' most powerful linemakers. "It's not your normal area that we have to consider, but that's the modern world we live in — someone suing," said Jay Rood, director of the MGM Resorts race and sports book that establishes...

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Forget about the -1 they just put up against New Orleans. Focus more on the fact that they allowed just 22 points to the most potent offense in football. Also, they face the hapless Colts this week, which is always a nice holiday treat for a fantasy D. Last week: 22 points allowed This week: @Indianapolis

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It was Star Wars Day at Nationals Park on Sunday. Max Scherzer started against Zack Greinke, a modern Gibson vs. Drysdale. And both were spectacular as the Dodgers won, 5-0. Greinke, who allowed three hits and had one walk and 11 strikeouts in eight...

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BOSTON — Former New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes was cited by state police Friday for rear-ending another vehicle on a Massachusetts highway then leaving the scene.Spikes, 27, is accused of leaving the scene of an accident causing injury,...

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NEW YORK — Among the Patriots' rewards for winning the Super Bowl is hosting the season opener.The opposition this year is another team with championship pedigree: the Pittsburgh Steelers.New England and Pittsburgh will begin the NFL season on Thursday...

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